Happy Birthday TRAVIS

I can't believe you are 11. I remember the day you were born so vividly. Your daddy had been our of town for a long trip and just returned home only to have to take me to the hospital. Your actual due date was April 4th. You came into this world small and couldn't breathe but within hours your TRUE personality came through. Pulling out tubes and wires and being annoyed at anyone who touched you. I would come to visit you in NICU and the nurse would say we JUST got him settled. Now 11 years later you are still the same. As soon, as we get you settled, we leave you alone. :).... You have endured many many hospital visits, doctor visits (I know where we spend most of our time) pokes, IV's, bloodwork, MRIs CTscans, Bone scans.... you are quite the DR when it comes to all the information you know. You are very brave and amaze me on so many levels. NO 11 year old should be required to have this life, however, GOD made you very special and you embrace that. Your love of the LORD and your ability to recognize HIS faithfulness in all situations is amazing. You daily make us laugh with your constant announcing. Even announcing about brushing your teeth can make us all chuckle. We all know ONE day this will pay off. Your sparkling personality and grateful, sensitive heart teaches us all a thing or two about love. You always have a hug or a kiss for me and a snuggle too, this makes me happier than you know. You and your brother are the bestest friends anyone could ever ask for, fighting and all you two have a special bond that NO ONE can ever divide, Remember that as you grow old, brothers are always there for you. Your curly hair that everyone loves especially 80 year old women and that shy personality when they touch it. Most of all we are so proud of you for loving the LORD wanting to serve him and love that each day you try to have a golden heart. We don't always see it but you are always quick to say I'm sorry and for that we appreciate you. Happy Birthday Travis...... We love you dearly....